Early Entry - 2023 Charlottesville Open

2023 Charlottesville Open

EARLY ENTRY FORM ... Saturday & Sunday, July 15-16, 2023 at the Comfort Inn Monticello near Charlottesville PLUS BLITZ on Friday evening, July 14 at 7PM!!
This is an Over-the-Board Tournament.

The Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) thanks you for your interest and participation in the 2021 Charlottesville Open! Registering and paying in advance saves you time, allowing you to avoid the "last minute line" at the tournament site.

TO REGISTER: Fill out the form below and submit payment using the secure PayPal payment website. You can either use your Credit Card or your PayPal account. Required information is indicated with a red asterix (*). Registration is complete and your information is submitted to tournament organizers as soon as your PayPal payment is processed.

Early Entry is $65 through SATURDAY JULY 8th, 2023. Starting Sunday, July 9th entry increases to $80. On-line registration will end at 6PM on Friday, July 14th. On-site registration will be open from 7-10PM Friday evening, July 14th and 7:30-9:15AM on Saturday morning. Blitz Entry, if you decide to play, is $30 online, $35 starting July 9th and at the tournament. We retain $5 of Entry Fees from players who withdraw before the start of Round 1.

Round 1 starts at 10 AM SHARP!!

Chess Sets will be provided by the VA Chess Federation, but you are welcome to bring your own set. PLEASE BRING YOUR INCREMENT-CAPABLE CHESS CLOCK.

This tournament is US Chess-rated, which means that players must be members of the U.S. Chess Federation to play. US Chess membership is available on-site--cash, check or credit cards accepted. Virginia Residents are required to be members of the VA Chess Federation (VCF), these memberships also are available on site or as part of signing up for the tournament

Be prepared to observe COVID protocols.
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Enter "Join" if you will join or renew at the tournament
MAIN EVENT Section to Enter?*

OpenAmateur (U1600)NOT PLAYING in the Main Event, I AM ONLY PLAYING BLITZ
One Optional 1/2-point Bye for the MAIN EVENT*

No ByesRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5
Friday Night BLITZ at 7PM*

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BLITZ Section to Enter (4 rounds, no Byes, Game-5 Time control)?*

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Please ACKNOWLEDGE the following (you must check ALL to continue)*

I understand the VA Chess Federation will apply Covid-19 protocols if required by the hotel or local/state specifications.If COVID-19 Protocols are being observed, spectators may not be allowed in the Playing RoomI understand the Chief TD will review players' US Chess over-the-board and online ratings and game history to determine section eligibility.Messy foods or snacks containing nuts are NOT ALLOWED in the Playing Room, only bottled drinks with caps or personal water/beverage bottles.
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Main Tournament Entry Fee ($65 online, $80 starting Sun. July 9th and onsite)$65.00

Blitz Entry Fee ($30 online, $35 starting July 9th and on-site)$30.00

1-Year VA Chess Fed Adult Membership (VA Residents over 17)$15.00

1-Year VA Chess Fed Jr. Membership (VA Residents under 18)$8.00

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